Cybersecurity Professional

Carpenter Technology Corporation; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Carpenter Technology Corporation is seeking a Cybersecurity Professional to join our security operations team across sites including Raleigh, Reading, and Tanner, AL. You will monitor threats, support SOC duties, and advance security controls to protect critical manufacturing IT environments.

The role requires 7+ years in security operations, vulnerability management, and risk/compliance, plus certifications and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or equivalent work experience in cybersecurity or related field.
• Experience with SOC operations, threat monitoring, and vulnerability management.
• Certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CEH) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with cyber‑threat monitoring and SOC duties.
• Handle daily security operations requests and publish performance metrics.
• Support secure integration of Cloud and third‑party applications.
• Coordinate audits and examine security controls for compliance.

Skills

SOC operations

Threat monitoring

Audit coordination

Incident response

Vulnerability management

Cloud security

Third-party security

Security awareness

Governance & risk

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science

Associate degree in computer science

Tools

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

SIEM

PKI

Encryption

Penetration testing tools

Job description

Carpenter Technology Corporation is a leading producer and distributor of premium specialty alloys, including titanium alloys, nickel and cobalt based superalloys, stainless steels, alloy steels and tool steels. Carpenter Technology's high-performance materials and advanced process solutions are an integral part of critical applications used within the aerospace, transportation, medical and energy markets, among other markets. Building on its history of innovation, Carpenter Technology's wrought and powder technology capabilities support a range of next‑generation products and manufacturing techniques, including novel magnetic materials and additive manufacturing.

Cybersecurity Professional - Raleigh, NC; Reading, PA; Tanner, AL

Primary Responsibilities for the Cybersecurity Professional

• Assists with cyber‑threat monitoring and Security Operations Center (SOC) duties.
• Performs daily security operations duties including handling service requests from Business and IT teams. Updates standard operating procedures and as‑built documentation. Routinely publishes performance metrics.
• Monitors key security intelligence feeds and escalates relevant risks.
• Participates in cybersecurity technology projects and lifecycle management.
• Provides security technical assistance for IT projects intended to enable or advance business initiatives.
• Supports secure integration of Cloud and Third‑party Applications.
• Assists with recurring patch and vulnerability management tasks.
• Facilitates third‑party penetration testing (Ethical Hacking) to confirm design and operational effectiveness of security controls.
• Guides employees with security policy (e.g., password complexity, encryption settings, etc.) and advances cybersecurity awareness campaigns (e.g., Phishing email simulations).
• Routinely publishes Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) metrics.
• Examines design and operational effectiveness of security controls. Coordinates audit engagements led by Internal Audit, Regulator, or external audit firm.
• Supports assessment of internal and third‑party cybersecurity risk. Examine audit reports (e.g., SOC 1, SOC 2, ISO 27001, etc.). Assist with customer inquiries about Carpenter compliance related to IT and Security.

Required for the Cybersecurity Professional

• Bachelor of Science degree in computer science or related field preferred. Or equivalent work experience.
• Associate's degree in computer science or related field minimum required with a combination of Cybersecurity related certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, GCIH, GCIA, CEH, Security+, etc.) and additional 2 years' experience.

• Minimum 7 years of related experience with Security Operations, Network Security, Vulnerability Management, Compliance, or Audit.

Preferred for the Cybersecurity Professional

• Advanced understanding of information technology.
• Advanced knowledge of multiple security domains and common security controls.
• Expert knowledge of 2-3 security domains.
• Familiarity with common hacking techniques (e.g., malware, phishing, etc.) and effective counter measures.
• Adoption of security best practices and industry standards (e.g. NIST, ISO, CIS, COBIT, etc.).
• Hands‑on operation of cybersecurity infrastructure (e.g., Firewalls, Intrusion Detection, AV, PKI, Encryption, etc.) and configuration experience.
• Security Incident Response handling.
• Malware analysis.

• Multi‑task and manage demands of multiple projects, incidents, and tasks.
• Meet deadlines and manage changing priorities.
• Perform effectively both independently and in a team environment.

Carpenter Technology Company offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including life, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, 401k with company contributions as well as many other options to employees.

Carpenter Technology Corporation's policy is to fully and effectively maintain a program of equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination for all employees, to employ affirmative action for all protected classes, and to recruit and develop the best qualified persons available regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company also will recruit, develop and provide opportunities for qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans.